Mai Iwata
CharacterMai Iwata is a minor student who belongs to the Prince Yuki Fan Club. She appears from the earliest chapters of the manga and the first episode of the 2019 anime, and is noted for resembling Mio Yamagishi.
Appearance
Mai Iwata has dark brown hair and brown eyes. She is frequently pointed out for looking a great deal like fellow student Mio Yamagishi.
Personality
As a Prince Yuki Fan Club member, she counts among the students smitten with Yuki Sohma.
History
Mai Iwata is a Prince Yuki Fan Club member and shows up from the opening chapter of the manga and the first episode of the 2019 anime onward. She goes unnamed throughout the original manga, and when the 2001 adaptation was produced her role was reworked into the character Mai Gotou.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Mai Iwata in Fruits Basket?
Mai Iwata is a minor student character and Prince Yuki Fan Club member who appears from the very first chapter of the manga and the first episode of the 2019 anime.
What does Mai Iwata look like?
Mai Iwata has dark brown hair and brown eyes, and she is frequently noted for looking a great deal like fellow student Mio Yamagishi.
Is Mai Iwata named in the original Fruits Basket manga?
No. Mai Iwata goes unnamed throughout the original manga.
How does Mai Iwata differ between the Fruits Basket anime adaptations?
In the 2001 anime, Mai Iwata's role was reworked into a separate character named Mai Gotou.
What group does Mai Iwata belong to?
Mai Iwata belongs to the Prince Yuki Fan Club, a group of Kaibara Municipal High School students devoted to Yuki Sohma.
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